Inflation in Singapore is real when you realise a plate of chicken rice no longer costs $3 and your favourite BBT store now charges you more. With everything getting pricer, hair services are no exception.
As an alternative way to save money from pricey hair salons, consider home based salons in Singapore instead. They offer the same hair services at a more affordable price, and since many are also located in heartland areas, you even get greater convenience.
It is the norm to pay more than $100 for a basic hair treatment in hair salons, but here at Mie Salon, you only need to fork out $58. Get this ‒ it costs the same for any hair length.
Apart from their affordable hair treatments, Mie Salon also does perms inspired by Korea and Japan trends, hair rebonding, and two-tone colouring services. As a bonus, all hair products are imported from Japan, and Mie Salon has the highest reviews on Carousell.
Price: $58 to $98
Address: Canberra (full address upon appointment confirmation)
Opening hours: By appointment only
Booking: PM on Carousell
We Hair Cube practically operates like a normal hair salon thanks to their wide range of services from kids’ haircuts to scalp treatments. If you’re up for a bedazzling makeover, you can even opt for hair tinsel glitter services.
A haircut and wash for the ladies will cost $32, and their soft rebonding service begins from $85.
Price: $8 to $210
Address: 637C Punggol Drive, Singapore 823637
Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 5pmㅣSaturdays and Sundays, 9am to 1pm
Booking: PM on Carousell or WhatsApp 8389 7277
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One of the best things about Kim H is that they offer a ladies-only environment, so if you prefer to get your hair done without male glares, you know where to go. Unlike other hair salons, Kim H only offers hair rebonding, dying, and treatment services that begin from $25.
Price: $25-$100
Address: Punggol (full address upon appointment confirmation)
Opening hours: By appointment only
Booking: PM on Carousell
Easties looking for a home based salon that does Korean hair services are in luck ‒ Le Ellen is located in Bedok for you to get those brown highlights inspired by Blackpink’s Lisa. They specialise in digital perms for you to achieve bouncy curls, and also K-gloss treatments that reduce the frizziness of your hair. Other services include hair colouring and highlights.
Price: $79 to $149
Address: Bedok (full address upon appointment confirmation)
Opening hours: 10am to 8pm
Booking: WhatsApp 9736 6047
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From owning professional digital perm equipment to a hair salon shampoo chair, you know Hanh takes her hair services seriously. Based on the reviews left on her Carousell listing, she even provides hair care tips for customers.
A haircut from her starts from $20, and you can get balayage highlights starting from $110.
Price: $20 to $140
Address: Block 91 Lorong 3, Singapore 310096
Opening hours: By appointment only
Booking: WhatsApp 8374 0369
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Fun fact: It has been more than a decade since the launch of Queens Beauty Place Singapore, and their hair services are still as affordable as before. You can receive a simple haircut from them for as low as $8, and also get your hair coloured from $48 onwards.
Those who are planning for a hair makeover can even consider going for their Korean perm that includes haircut and treatment at a starting price of $170.
Price: $8 to $268
Address: Sembawang (full address upon appointment confirmation)
Opening hours: By appointment only
Booking: WhatsApp 6753 1179
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The Gangnam Salon can make your dream of getting your hair done by a Korean oppa come true right here in Singapore. Known as the first Korean home-based hair salon, it was featured in various Singapore media outlets like The Straits Times.
You can expect unique hair services from owner Edward Ki such as the ringer perm for those looking to volumise their hair. Thanks to Edward’s lively personality, you’ll never have a dull session with him either. You can also check out the full price list here.
Price: $10 to $340
Address: Telok Blangah (full address upon appointment confirmation)
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm
Booking: Instagram DM or WhatsApp 9724 9997
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HDB Tai Tai is no doubt a nostalgic TV show for many Singaporeans, and if you caught the latest season aired in 2021, you might find Kenny Tan a familiar face. His hair salon Kenny Tan Hair Designer & Makeup was visited by Mediacorp artistes Kym Ng and Chen Liping, and you can watch snippets of the episode on YouTube.
For the unacquainted, Kenny Tan is a renowned hair stylist who has worked with many celebrities like Irene Ang and George Young. Despite his long years of experience, he keeps his hair services affordable to the public as he charges haircuts from $20.
Price: From $20
Address: Block 605 Hougang Avenue 4, Singapore 530605
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm
Booking: 9877 1376
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The Living Room Hair Studio ain’t joking about their name as they literally converted their living room into a hair salon. Based on their Facebook page, the owner Mae has more than 10 years of experience, and you can trust her to provide professional hair services and hair care tips.
The best deal from The Living Room Hair Studio is that you get to enjoy a complimentary haircut on your 6th visit, which usually costs from $15 to $25.
Price: $15 onwards
Address: Bukit Panjang (full address upon appointment confirmation)
Opening hours: By appointment only
Booking: WhatsApp 8868 0773
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After working for over 20 years in hair salons, Kavin Ng, the owner of Botanical Hair Salon started his home based business. While Kavin offers usual hair services like colouring and perms, he also has a machine that scans your scalp when you do treatments to compare the before and after results.
Price: $18 onwards
Address: Block 782D, #12-343, Woodlands Crescent, Singapore 734782
Opening hours: By appointment only
Booking: WhatsApp 9198 7990
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We can all enjoy the benefits of visiting a home based hair salon like the convenience and affordability. If you’re planning to head down soon, be sure to make an appointment in advance and do your research by reading online reviews to avoid any disappointment.
In the meantime, check out this list of home based facial salons for more pampering services.
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